Heritage Charities That specialise in History
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Chiltern Open Air Museum Limited
Economic and community development, Education, HeritageMuseum which rescues historic buildings under threat in Chilterns Area and re-erects them within a 45 acre traditional landscape with interpretation for visitors. The buildings range from domestic, agricultural to rural industrial dating from 15c to post WW2. Activities include historical re-enactments, rural craft demos, traditional farming practices with livestock. Lifelong learning is provided.
The Gardeners' House - Penzance
Facilities, HeritageWe will establish and run a new Green Community Hub for West Cornwall, situated at the heart of the historic Morrab Gardens and the town of Penzance, with 3 key focus areas: Community Wellbeing, Garden history and legacy, and Sustainability. We will address social issues through green heritage and education, and will equip our community with a better understanding of meeting the climate crisis.
The World Of Glass (st Helens) Limited
Charitable activities, Heritage, Leisure, ResearchTo educate the public generally in respect of science and technology with particular reference to the glass industry. To promote and advance public education by the maintenance of a museum to provide facilities for leisure-time occupation. To promote education in the sciences. To promote education in the arts and history
The Jewish Museum London
Heritage, ReligionThe Jewish Museum collects, preserves, interprets and exhibits material relating to Jewish history, culture and religious life. It draws on the Jewish experience as a focus for the exploration of identity in a multicultural society, actively engaging with the shared experiences represented in the diverse cultural heritage of London, Britain and the wider world.
Jubilee Gardens Trust
Facilities, Heritage, Leisure1. Provide park and facilities at Jubilee Gardens for the benefit of the public, in the interest of Social Welfare and with the object of improving the conditions of life of the Public.2. To Educate the Public on the subject of the history of the area.3. Promote the community participation in healthy recreation.
The Wiener Library Endowment Trust
Arts, HeritageTo support and maintain the Wiener Holocaust Library. By doing so to advance or assist in the advancement of contemporary history with special reference to the Nazi era and the Holocaust.
Historic Coventry Trust
Education, HeritageAn entrepreneurial heritage development trust which aims to bring new life to Coventry's heritage by both preserving and finding innovative new ways to sustain and to use historic buildings and other places, thus to benefit, inspire, involve and connect people with Coventry's history and that of its historic buildings and other amenities
Museum Of Brands
Charitable activities, HeritageThe object of the charity are to advance the education of the public in design and in particular the subjects of advertising and packaging history. Establish and maintain a museum of advertising and packaging to be open to the public for displaying exhibitions.
Hereford Cider Museum Trust
Arts, HeritageCollect and care for items associated with the history and practice of making and selling cider, including the social history, and with items involved in the use of cider, cider brandy and related crafts.
Tallow Chandlers Benevolent Fund No 2
Beneficiary group, Health, Heritage, Social welfareThe Tallow Chandlers Benevolent Fund supports charities and other organisations having charitable purposes, principally those which the Tallow Chandlers' Company has historical trade connections and those which have links to the City of London and Greater London and those in which Members are actively involved - including youth clubs, education, hospices, and the disabled/disadvantaged.
The African Natural History Research Trust
Charitable activities, HeritageThe objectives of the charity are to advance the education of the public in general on the subject of African natural history and to promote research for the public benefit in all aspects of that subject and publish or exhibit the useful results.
Friends Of The Nations' Libraries
Arts, Associations, Charitable activities, HeritageGrants to promote the acquisition by national and regional libraries and archives of printed books, manuscripts and records of historical, literary, artistic, architectural, musical or such like interest and to assist the libraries in any other way which the Charity considers appropriate.
Sunderland Music, Arts & Culture Trust
Arts, Economic and community development, Heritage, ResearchThe Charity's activities are to promote urban or rural regeneration in areas of social and economic deprivation particularly in Sunderland and its surrounding areas . The Trustees will use the following means and any other that they may from time to time determine . To preserve historic buildings , to advance the arts , to advance education in science , engineering , history and cultural heritage
Serbian Orthodox Church Of St Sava London
Heritage, ReligionPromotion of Serbian orthodox religion and arts, teach Serbian language, history and culture. Accept lifetime gifts and bequests on trust for specific charitable purpose and apply them in such manner and purpose in geographic area wished by the benefactor. Providing human resources, facilities and advice.
The Hms Victory Preservation Company
Armed forces, HeritagePreserve, restore and maintain HMS VictoryEducate the Naval Service, Auxiliaries and the public about the history of HMS Victory and of the Royal Navy Promote the efficiency of the armed forces by assisting recruitment and retention and fostering the esprit de corps of the Royal Navy; and Commemorate those members of the Naval Service and Auxiliaries who have died while on active service
Counterpoints Arts
Beneficiary group, HeritageTo support, produce and promote the arts by and about migrants and refugees, seeking to ensure their cultural and artistic contributions are recognised and welcomed within British arts, history and culture
Pk Porthcurno
HeritagePK Porthcurno preserves the important historic buildings and collections relating to the telegraph station at Porthcurno. It educates the general public about the history of the telegraph station and provides internationally significant archive and research resources for study of the history of international telecommunications.
Corps Of Royal Electrical And Mechanical Engineers Museum
Charitable activities, HeritageTo preserve the heritage of the Corps of REME and to make it available for the education of the public and the Armed Services. To assist the public in appropriate military historical research.
Grow Cook Learn
Heritage, LeisureGrow Cook Learn is a charity based at and managing the Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre, Our Vision is to develop an education and training centre for food-related skills, a visitor attraction linking food, history and landscape in the Shropshire Hills and a leisure resource for visitors and local residents."
Spalding Gentlemen's Society
Arts, HeritageHold and preserve collections of local and historical interest and extensive library, all available for public viewing and academic research
The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of St John, Tunbridge Wells
Arts, Heritage, ReligionWe are committed to the historical teaching of the Church of England, as found in the Thirty-nine Articles of Religion, the Book of Common Prayer and the historical Creeds and the Formularies.Our mission statement expresses our desire of "Knowing Jesus better and making Jesus better known".
Caldey Abbey
Heritage, ReligionAdvance of Roman Catholic religion, preservation of the island's heritage and making it available for public access, provision of stress-free periods of refreshment, provision of a website on the history and purpose of the heritage site and the Roman Catholic religion.
The Quilters' Guild Of The British Isles
Arts, HeritagePromoting and maintaining inter alia for the public benefit the art history heritage and techniques of the allied crafts of patchwork, applique and quilting.
The New Room/john Wesley's Chapel
Heritage, ReligionPromote as a place of historical & contemporary significance in the spiritual & social life of Bristol, the nation & the world. Tell of the Wesleys & their contribution & relevance to thought, belief & action today. Develop a sustainable heritage attraction, educational resource, cultural venue & community facility. Offer opportunities for reflection,challenge & spiritual encounter.
Pendeen Community Heritage
HeritageManaging a heritage site and museum at Geevor Tin Mine, Pendeen in order to preserve the heritage, educate the public about the history, and advance education and training in skills related to this management. Working in partnership with other community bodies to develop Geevor in a way which enhances social benefits for people in the area of St Just and Pendeen, Cornwall.